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USA Today reports:
For the first time in years, a total lunar eclipse will dazzle American spectators tonight, complete with a view of the resulting glowing red “blood moon.”
Beginning late Thursday, March 13 into the early hours of Friday, March 14, the Earth will pass between the sun and moon, resulting in the phenomena that will be viewable in some capacity from all U.S. states, North America and South America. As the Earth shifts in front of the sun, blocking its light, the moon will then appear a dark reddish-orange, creating what is often known as a “blood moon.”
It’s been nearly three years since the last total lunar eclipse, which took place on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, and will be the only one visible in the U.S. until 2026.
Space.com reports:
As far as viewing prospects for tonight’s total eclipse of the moon are concerned, it would appear that three-quarters of the nation will have at least some occasional views of the moon plunging through Earth’s dark shadow.
The period of total eclipse will begin at 2:26 a.m. Eastern Time early Friday morning. Totality will last 66 minutes.
The region of the country that will likely have the best overall weather conditions for tonight’s total lunar eclipse will be the lower Great Lakes and Ohio Valley, southwest into the Central Plains and down into the Lone Star State of Texas.
The second link above features a map showing which parts of the country will be favored both by position and weather for the best viewing opportunities.